Arusha Guided Tour: Culture, History, Markets & Hidden Gems
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Arusha, Tanzania
- 3 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Expert Local Guide with deep knowledge of Arusha’s history, culture and hidden gems
- Tanzanite Museum Tour
- Tasting Fruits at the market
- All Markets Admissions
- Spices Experience
- Cultural Heritage/Art Gallery Admission
- Internet
- Pick up and drop off 2KM away from the city center(Car/Tuktuk)
- Lunch
- Natural History Museum entrance fee $6 per Person
- Money for purchasing souvenirs during the tour(carrying cash is better)
- Tips/Gratuities (not must, but appreciated)
- Personal Expenses.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Clock Tower
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Tanzanite Experience
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
National Natural History Museum Arusha
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Arusha Declaration Monument
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Central Market of Arusha City
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Maasai Market Curios and Crafts
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Cultural Heritage Centre
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tijuana_A
Honest and Inncoent were great guides. They were flexible and adaptable and we enjoyed spending time with them. They were bot very knowledgeable about Tanzania and Arusha and we learned alot from them.
Reviews
4.9
based on 90 reviews
Cara_P, Jul 2026
Our walking tour of Arusha was fantastic! We enjoyed learning about the history of the city and Tanzania. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel safe walking around.
Elizabeth_H, Jun 2026
Fun day with a great guide. Guide was protective with communication, met us on time and at the start of the tour told us what to expect of the day.
Gave us history on the locations we visited, was easy to converse with and we really enjoyed our walk and tour. We visited each location on the itinerary and the guide was had a good background on each. After the tour, he delivered us back to the Ngorongo Tourism Center (our choice), where we could pick up some info for the next part of our trip. I highly recommend this tour, it was really enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Asante sana for your incredible review! ❤️ Meeting wonderful travelers like you is what makes guiding so rewarding. Thank you for exploring Arusha with an open mind and adventurous spirit. I truly appreciate your support and wish you all the best on your journey. Karibu Sana:)
Jeffrey_F, Jun 2026
Honest and Hans do an excellent job. The Tanzinite Experience is interesting. Fair amount of walking.
Hinest was attentive to the needs of our group of eight.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Asante Sana, it was nice having you. We hope you enjoyed a bit of the time we spent together. We wish you unforgettable future experiences in Tanzania. Stay safe and welcome again in Tanzania. Hakuna Matata:)
Tijuana_A, Mar 2026
Honest and Inncoent were great guides. They were flexible and adaptable and we enjoyed spending time with them. They were bot very knowledgeable about Tanzania and Arusha and we learned alot from them.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! The team and I are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your walking city tour. We love sharing the history, flavors, and hidden gems of Arusha with our guests. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to the rest of the team. We hope to see you in Tanzania again someday!
Marsha_T, Feb 2026
This was a very informative tour and Scott took the time to share and answer questions. He made sure we were safe.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We're extremely happy you enjoyed our Experience, stay safe and welcome back again!😊
Alek_K, Sep 2025
Had an incredible day with Honest! Very informational day. Honest was very knowledgeable in answering all of our questions. Bring good walking shoes. He does an amazing job talking about his city as well as taking any detours that you would like to. This excursion is great for anyone that wants to learn more about Arusha and Tanzania! (The bad review is irrelevant, don’t pay attention to it!!!) Asante sana!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
It was an absolute pleasure showing you the beauty of Arusha! Your positive energy and enthusiasm made the tour unforgettable. Asante sana for the kind words! I hope to S See you again my friends. Karibu Sana.😊
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